Pioneering Campout 2003

March 7-9, 2003

Troop57 traveled to the private property of a friend of 57 in Pittsburg, Texas for our annual Pioneering campout.

Or, as it has been affectionately named by our boys;

the "Medieval Weapons Of Mass Destruction" campout

In order to hone their lashing skills each group is issued pine and cedar poles, elastic tubing, and as much rope as they need to construct catapaults using only their lashing skills and wits.

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Each team builds a catapault and then competes for distance using water balloon ammunition.

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The mud presented a bit of a challenge to our vehicles. Catapult supplies. "Command Bunker"
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Flag Ceremony. Lashing together frames. Trimming to fit. OK how does that knot go? Starting to take shape.
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Looking good Raising the frame. Adults get into the act Green Bar's mobile assuault catapult
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The Firing Line
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Ready ... Aim ... FIRE!!! Green Bar takes aim Did we hit anything? Cry Havoc --- Let Loose The Dogs of War! Target sighted .... FIRE!!!
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Reloading. Artillery spotter getting into position Adults taking a break. Dutch Oven Maestro
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They got me... Videos of the catapults in action. Troop mascot

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